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List:       jaxlug-list
Subject:    Re: modular kernel SOUND question RH7.1
From:       Marcus Wayne Haile <marcus () haileandco ! com>
Date:       2001-09-28 10:59:09
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I'd recommend the alsa drivers with alsaconf. It was real good at detecting 
the sound card in my laptop which is kind of a rare one. It ran through its 
list until it detected the right one. 

Good luck

Marcus

On Thursday 27 September 2001 21:16, James Gostage wrote:
> This is mostly a message for Gene since he helped me recompile my kernel.
>
> I have an Inspiron 3000 Laptop (200 MMX/144MB RAM) that helped me with at
> the last InstallFest.  Ozz and TheBS and Art were all very helpful.
>
> Thank you very much for helping me recompile my kernel (RH7.1 now using
> 2.4.9) in the attempt to get my Sound and USB working.  Your patience and
> knowledge made a lasting impression and I intend to become more involved in
> JaxLUG. (As soon as I become a little more comfortable with hacking with
> this OS)
>
> I have a good indication that my soundcard should work.. and have found NEW
> detailed instructions on how to get it working.  
> http://members.tripod.com/jeffchiu/linux-i3200.html#sound
> among others....
>
> I need a bit guidance.
>
> One instruction told me to look at my module and make sure it is loading.
> When I type: lsmod   i get no modules....
>
>      [root@localhost /root]# lsmod
>      Module                  Size  Used by
>
> ....nothing is listed.  Is this something that I need to get working before
> I can run sound (and USB)?
> Also: This happens while I am logged in as super user (SU -) or as "root"
>
> The specific URL was talking about the sound module is this one:
> http://members.tripod.com/jeffchiu/linux-i3200.html#sound
>
> Also my next question is; is it worth dealing with all this sound module
> stuff if I should just try and get ALSA drivers running. (see below)
> http://www.pihl.org/linux/linux-dell.html#sound
>
> Thanks for any advice anyone can give on getting my sound working.
>
> Cheers,
> James

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